Taraxacum brevidentatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevidentatum
ID:
68340
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 153 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067669
Common Names
- Taraxacum brevidentatum
- Short-toothed Dandelion
- Short-toothed Taraxacum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum brevidentatum (also called Short-toothed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States, from California to Montana. It grows in dry, open areas, often on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum brevidentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum brevidentatum is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum brevidentatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Taraxacum brevidentatum
Taraxacum brevidentatum can be found in the mountains of the Czech Republic.
Taraxacum brevidentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum brevidentatum?
Taraxacum brevidentatum
Where does Taraxacum brevidentatum grow?
It grows in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
What type of soil does Taraxacum brevidentatum prefer?
It prefers sandy or clay soils that are well-drained.
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-24537: Based on the initial data import
Artturi Nikodemus Railonsala (1902-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rail.' in the authors string.